English Dictionary: vehement | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Vehement \Ve"he*ment\, a. [L. vehemens, the first part of which is perhaps akin to vehere to carry, and the second mens mind: cf. F. v[82]h[82]ment. Cf. {Vehicle}, and {Mental}.] 1. Acting with great force; furious; violent; impetuous; forcible; mighty; as, vehement wind; a vehement torrent; a vehement fire or heat. 2. Very ardent; very eager or urgent; very fervent; passionate; as, a vehement affection or passion. [bd]Vehement instigation.[b8] --Shak. [bd]Vehement desire.[b8] --Milton. Syn: Furious; violent; raging; impetuous; passionate; ardent; eager; hot; fervid; burning. |